For the time being, my husband and I are still patiently standing at our next gate and waiting to see which way it will swing open. We are doing everything we can to figure out which path to take, but in the meantime, I thought I would take a little break from the stresses of life and post a couple of quick giveaways
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First up is a $100 “Security Blanket” which has been provided by First Alert. I must admit when I opened this kit I was impressed with all the goodies they had tucked inside.

The winner of this kit will receive a:
- First Alert Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray (which is much easier to use than an extinguisher)
- First Alert SA710 Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm
- First Alert CO 400 Battery-operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm
- Cordzilla bungee-like stretch rope to secure items in closets or garages (very handy!)
- Crawford Duramount Multi-purpose Arm Hook to safely store strollers or other heavy objects in a storage room or garage.
The other giveaway I am hosting comes from the Sunsweet Growers company. Recently they added a Philippine Pineapple to its dried fruit line up. My husband is a connoisseur of dried fruit and when he tried this product he thought it was amazing! It is surprisingly sweet and very tender and juicy.

The winners of this prize pack will get a Sunsweet reusable shopping bag (which is very sturdy, it works fabulously for heavy items) and a VIP coupon good for any Sunsweet product, up to a value of $5.50.
So how do you win one of these giveaways?
Merely leave a comment on this post before Tuesday September 22nd … which is the first day of Autumn, my absolute favorite season!
One winner will be selected for the First Alert Security Blanket and ten lucky winners will be selected for the Sunsweet Prize Pack. If you have a preference for which product you would like to receive, then please indicate so in your comment.
If you want to be entered into this giveaway three times, then in your comment tell me what season is your favorite and why.
If you want to be entered into this giveaway five times, then write about this giveaway on your blog or your Facebook status or your Twitter account. Make sure you indicate in your comment that you did so.
Both of these contests are for U.S. residents only.
Now get out and enjoy your last week of summer
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[Editor's note: In case you were wondering, whenever I host giveaways on my blog, unless otherwise indicated, the prizes are supplied by the company. They do NOT pay me to promote their product. Furthermore, they do NOT have any input on what I say about their product. I always give my honest opinions and feedback. You rarely see any negative reviews on my site because I simply choose not to post items I think won't interest or benefit my readers.]












21 Comments
September 16, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Count me in. All sounds great. Thank you.
September 16, 2009 at 7:06 PM
How awesome! They both sound great – the safety stuff for me and the dried fruit for my husband (who also has strong opinions about dried fruit – what is that?) Thanks!
September 16, 2009 at 7:07 PM
And I like late spring the best – it’s not too cold and not too warm – just right (sorry – forgot to mention that in my other comment – got sidetracked with the fruit!)
September 16, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Autumn is my favorite. I prefer cooler weather, and love the changing of the leafs.
September 17, 2009 at 5:32 AM
I would be happy to win either prize!
September 17, 2009 at 7:57 AM
oh how fun!!
well, i love fall. but i need a lot of allergy medication to get me through it
September 17, 2009 at 8:21 AM
My favorite season is Fall also. I just love that its cool enough to wear a jacket, but not so cold that you are freezing.
September 17, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Whatever season is new is my favorite, so now it would be fall. I think it’s the change I crave….old things made new….a miricle every time.
..prayers for your current gate swinging
September 17, 2009 at 5:46 PM
I would love either, although the pineapple sounds yummy!
I love summer, playing outside when it is warm, playing in the water, … Although here in VA it gets a little too hot!
September 17, 2009 at 9:54 PM
This sounds like a fun giveaway!
I wish you clarity and peace with your decision whether to move or not…that is a tough one, and a big decision.
I hope you and your beautiful family are doing well!
September 18, 2009 at 9:40 AM
I’m always thinking as the next season is upon us, that THAT is my favorite season…so right now, I’m looking forward to fall and breaking out the leaves so my little 13 month old can have a HAY DAY…literally. I would LOVE either of those products. I have a dehydrator but can’t quite get the fruit dried right, and I am ALWAYS cold! LOVE your blog!
September 18, 2009 at 11:21 AM
hey chickadee – it’s no secret that i’ve always been a summertime girl but let’s be honest – how could i live in new englad and not worship the fall! oh i love it and i love that it’s hear, if only it would last until spring!
September 18, 2009 at 11:23 AM
hm, please excuse my typos in my first post…obviously i didn’t proof read until after…
September 19, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Autumn is my absolute favorite because of the cooler temperatures and warm colors. I am an artist. The colors make me swoon with delight.
September 19, 2009 at 11:42 AM
I am all about the dried fruit. Yep, yep!
September 19, 2009 at 11:43 AM
My favorite season is the transition of Spring into Summer. Not too hot yet, but perfect to be outside ALL the time.
September 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM
I would love to be entered in your contest. My favorite season is Spring. I just LOVE it when the tulips come up even under the snow. It gives me hope for renewal. I also love fall, when things start to slow down a bit, and when we can clean up the garden a bit in preparation for a cooler time.
September 19, 2009 at 2:33 PM
Looks like fun.
Mike
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September 20, 2009 at 6:28 AM
I’d prefer the First Alert kit, but either would be awesome!
I love Fall the best. It is so beautiful and the air so crisp. The smells of fall hold a lot of memories for me.
September 21, 2009 at 6:32 AM
I like winter the best-snuggly babies.hot tea and a good book cannot be beat:)
September 21, 2009 at 4:40 PM
I love autumn. The smells, the feeling int he air…. it is just perfect! What a great giveaway….